1 of 3 | U.S. Vice President JD Vance holds a press briefing Tuesday in the James S. Brady press briefing room at the White House in Washington, D.C. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance took questions from reporters Tuesday at a White House press briefi»»»

1 of 2 | Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bryan Bedford speaks in a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation hearing evaluating the changes the FAA made to safety measures prior to the DCA crash in the Russe»»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, Al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neig»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums celebrated this year’s International Museum Day with a special seminar led by Dr Ech Cherki Dahmali, a member of the Executive Board of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and director of the Cultural Advisor’s Office at Qatar Foundation, highlight»»»

After spending more than four decades in Qatar, Pakistani entrepreneur Shaheen Shah Hakeem has turned his passion for food into a mission to introduce authentic Pakistani cuisine to a wider audience across the country. Hakeem’s culinary journey began in 2019 with the launch of Khan Baba Restaurant »»»

The EU will turn to a long-term strategy involving cow dung to stave off a looming fertilizer shortage, rather than supporting farmers with immediate measures like suspending tariffs on Russian and Belarusian imports, Politico wrote on Monday. The US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted shipping through t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched an expanded version of the pioneering LifeHub project at a new location in Msheireb Downton, providing a uniquely immersive educational experience that promotes Qatar’s vision for a healthier, more sustainable future built »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna), a member of Qatar Foundation, has announced the launch of the second cycle of the Earthna Prize. Established under the leadership of Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, vice chairperson of Qatar Foundation, th»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and Media City Qatar (MCQ) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Qatar’s media ecosystem through talent development, support for content creators, and the promotion of innovation across the sector. The agreement reflects a sh»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF) is celebrating the 25th anniversary this year, marking a significant milestone in its journey as a leading global advocate for women’s economic empowerment, leadership and inclusion across the Middle East and North Africa and beyond.»»»

Arsenal was crowned Premier League champion for the first time since 2004 on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth. The result put an end to City’s title challenge with one round of the season go. Pep Guardiola’s team needed to win at the Vitality Stadium to take it down to the fi»»»

STRASBOURG, France — The European Union will release emergency funds to help farmers deal with soaring fertiliser costs caused by the Iran war, under plans to support the sector unveiled Tuesday.Brussels has been under pressure to take action to blunt the impact of the Middle East crisis on agricul»»»

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (L) and U.S. Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, participate in an announcement by President Donald Trump about moving forward with the Golden Dome at the White House in Washington in May 2025. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Phot»»»

Show of strength or show of weakness? Days after Donald Trump left Beijing, Vladimir Putin’s turn in the Chinese capital, where the Russian president can boast that unlike his U-S counterpart, he’ll be signing actual business deals. But the biggest one may have to wait. Xi Jinping in no hurry »»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, Al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neig»»»

Finance ministers from the G7 group of advanced economies were unanimous on the need to take on global trade imbalances, according to the statement released Tuesday following a second day of Paris talks. But the US decision to extend a waiver on sanctions against Russia in the wake of the US-Israel»»»

Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the $20bn refining complex owned by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, has intensified its battle with fuel importers and downstream marketers after filing a fresh lawsuit seeking to halt petrol imports into Nigeria, reopening a fierce debate over competition and supply»»»

The fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) will take place on June 16–18, 2026 just as the government floated the Uzbekistan National Investment Fund (UzNIF) on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) that will bring the investment story to the global investment community. Uzbekistan is boomi»»»

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton makes remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2024 at National Harbor, Md. President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton for U.S. Senate on Tuesday over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- President»»»

LONDON: The 2026 World Cup has bucked the trend of international football’s struggles to compete with the riches of the club game when it comes to securing some of the world’s best coaches. Here are five of the big names who have been lured by the quest for World Cup glory: Thomas Tuchel (England) »»»

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies hearing on the fiscal year 2027 budget request for the Department of Justice in the Dirksen Senate Office Building near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. P»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar continues its full support for the efforts led by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan aimed at reaching an agreement that prevents »»»

Doha: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) and Media City Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Tuesday to enhance cooperation in content creation, digital innovation, and talent development within the Qatari media sector. The MoU was signed by Director of the International Cooperation and »»»

DUBAI: On April 30, US President Donald Trump congratulated Ali Al-Zaidi on his ​nomination to be next prime minister of Iraq, saying that he hoped the new leader would lead his country in a renewal of its relationship with the US. “We look forward to a strong, ​vibrant, and highly productive new r»»»

LONDON: Southampton have ‌been kicked out of the Championship playoffs after being found guilty of spying on semifinal opponents Middlesbrough, the English Football League said on Tuesday. Middlesbrough, who lost 2-1 to Southampton in the two-legged semifinal, have been re-instated and will now fac»»»

Not all political moments are captured by cameras. Some historic turning points are read in the silent details: in the timing of a visit, in the language of diplomatic statements, and sometimes even in official denials. In international politics, denial can occasionally be part of the game. US Pres»»»

1 of 2 | Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during the Victory Day military parade May 9 at Red Square in Moscow. Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit. Photo by Kremlin/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Tuesday in Beijing for »»»

LONDON: Google used its annual I/O conference on Tuesday to push artificial intelligence deeper into everyday life, unveiling a wave of new products and updates that complete the shift of its flagship Gemini system from a standalone tool into the backbone of Android, Search and Workspace. The 2026 »»»

DUBAI: A mysterious attack on an Iranian oil refinery during the Iran war caused an oil spill that affected a nearby Arabian Gulf island that’s a protected breeding ground for wildlife, videos and satellite photos show. The oil-soaked waves lapping onto Shidvar Island, an uninhabited island, repres»»»

US Vice President JD Vance reiterated the Trump administration’s hardline stance on Iran, declaring that Tehran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. “Loud and clear since day one: Iran can NEVER have a nuclear weapon,” Vance said during a White House briefing, as negotiations with Tehr»»»

The European Parliament is back in Strasbourg this week and if history has any bearing, then many (if not most) MEPs will be absent during the heavily-scripted debates. Some will complain they have too many meetings, which is entirely plausible. But I have also seen MEPs in Strasbourg city centre c»»»

Dubai: Visitors have until May 31 to experience the final floral displays at Dubai Miracle Garden before the attraction closes for the summer season. The popular attraction is inviting residents and tourists to enjoy its colourful installations and outdoor experiences during the Eid holidays as Sea»»»

'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmery MakumenoBBC Africa, Kinshasa AFP via Getty ImagesAt least 131 people have died during the Ebola outbreak Fear has gripped Ebola-hit areas in eastern Democratic Republic of C»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a meeting with executives of retail chains here on Tuesday, the Government Information Service said. The meeting was part of the Cabinet's holistic approach to designing and implementing measures to curb price rises, ensure greater transparency in pricing, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Julen Lopetegui is not making lofty promises as he prepares Qatar for their historic participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Instead, the head coach says he “dreams” of seeing Al Annabi become competitive against some of the world’s strongest teams in football’s biggest stage. The tw»»»

Russia has launched flight tests of a two-seat version of the fifth-generation Su-57, designed not only for combat, but also for battlefield coordination, pilot training, and long-range mission management, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov announced. “This aircraft, developed proac»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has announced a six-day public holiday for Eid Al Adha and Arafat Day for employees across ministries, government agencies, public bodies and state institutions, with official work set to resume on Monday, June 1, 2026. The decision was approved during a Cabinet meeting chaired by She»»»

The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, addressed the Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, in a letter dated 18 May 2026 (leaked to Libyan media today), urging the ministry to issue a decision the import and re-export of goods without transfer procedures through the »»»

MSAILEH: When engineer Tarek Mazraani started campaigning for the reconstruction of war-battered southern Lebanon, Israeli drones hovered ominously overhead — their loudspeakers sometimes calling him out by name.Despite a ceasefire struck last November aiming to put an end to more than a year of fi»»»

PARIS: Countries must work together to combat the financing of terrorism, the president of the international terrorist financing and money-laundering watchdog FATF, told AFP on Tuesday. “The terrorists respect no border. They have no limit. So countries cannot have the luxury of not working togethe»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia have been drawn in a tough Group A for the preliminary round of the 27th Gulf Cup, scheduled to be held later this year in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The official draw ceremony for the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup “Khaleeji 27” took place on Tuesday at the Culture Square, ah»»»

Paris: An escalating outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off a race to find vaccines and treatments that can be quickly tested and rolled out to save lives and stem the crisis. More than l30 people have died so far during the outbreak, the World Health Org»»»

RIYADH: One Monday evening in Riyadh, musicians, writers, actors and directors gathered in the city’s creative district, JAX, to deliver a one-of-a-kind monologue sequence that drew audiences in with its humor, wit and sincerity. “Unspoken,” a series produced collaboratively by Writers in Riyadh, A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has launched an expanded version of the pioneering LifeHub project at a new location in Msheireb Downtown, providing a uniquely immersive educational experience that promotes Qatar's vision for a healthier, more sustainable future built on innovatio»»»

President of Spanish fashion brand Mango Isak Andic, left, shakes hands with Thai fashion designer Wisharawish Akaransantisook, after Akaransantisook was awarded the Mango Fashion Award in Barcelona in 2012. Andic fell to his death in 2024 on a hiking trip with his son, Jonathan Andic. Catalonian p»»»

Berlin: Germany is readying to admit and treat a US doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the current deadly outbreak, the health ministry told AFP on Tuesday. The patient was named as medical missionary Dr Peter Stafford, who lives in the DRC with his wife Rebekah,»»»

Healthcare experts exchanged views on how to improve the health culture of Bulgarians at a forum in Sofia on Tuesday, organized by the Bulgarian Hospital Association (BHA). The specialists agreed that more systematic measures are needed to know what the state funds are for and what the steps of a g»»»

Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an infant in 1948. The village, al-Joura, was demolished by the Israeli military at the time. It has since vanished under neighborhoods of the southern I»»»

LONDON: The Jordanian Armed Forces have evacuated a group of 20 sick children from the Gaza Strip — accompanied by 40 family members — so they can receive treatment in Jordanian hospitals. Two children with heart conditions and blood disorders have been admitted to Jordan University Hospital, the P»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States could launch new attacks against Iran as soon as May 22 or early next week. "Well, I mean, I'm saying two or three days, maybe Friday, Saturday, Sunday, something, maybe early next week, a limited period of time»»»